Old Maps of Franklin Parish, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

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Franklin Parish, LA maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Winnsboro, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Winnsboro, 1936 Print
    1935 Winnsboro
    1936 Print · USGS
    Franklin Parish in the mid-1930s is a landscape of railroad towns and timber landings defined by the winding Macon Bayou. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific line through Winnsboro or locate the many historic river crossings like Eureka Ferry and Killens Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1935 Map of Alto, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Alto, 1936 Print
    1935 Alto
    1936 Print · USGS
    Richland Parish in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of river-bottom agriculture and an early industrial energy boom. Researchers can trace the legacy of local river travel at Douciere Ferry and locate commercial sites like Rhymes Store or the Century Carbon Company.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Baskinton, 1936 Print
    1935 Map of Baskinton, 1936 Print
    1935 Baskinton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northeast Louisiana in the mid-1930s is defined by its drainage basins and river landings between the rail towns of Rayville and Delhi. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks such as Hill Ridge Ch & Sch, Baskinton, and landings like Sunrise Ldg.

  4. 1935 Map of Waverly, 1938 Print
    1935 Map of Waverly, 1938 Print
    1935 Waverly
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana delta in the mid-1930s shows a landscape defined by the winding Tensas River and early industrial expansion. Trace the remnants of a Logging Railroad Abandoned and the growth of trackside settlements like Delhi and Quebec.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of Shackleford Lake, 1942 Print
    1935 Map of Shackleford Lake, 1942 Print
    1935 Shackleford Lake
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Tensas River basin in the 1930s shows a complex network of logging railroads and river landings essential to the local timber economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Marydale Plantation, Stonewall Ch, and the settlement at Newlight.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1939 Map of Fort Necessity, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Fort Necessity, 1941 Print
    1939 Fort Necessity
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana backcountry near the junction of Richland, Caldwell, and Franklin Parishes comes alive in the years leading up to the war. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Rosenwald Sch, the community at Fort Necessity, and active river crossings like Duchene Ferry.

  7. 1939 Map of Locust Ridge, 1965 Print
    1939 Map of Locust Ridge, 1965 Print
    1939 Locust Ridge
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta in the late 1930s reveals a land of sprawling plantations and bayou settlements along the Louisiana border. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Mayflower Cem, Maryland Plantation Cem, and New St Mark Ch among the meanders of the river.

  8. 1941 Map of Sicily Island, 1943 Print
    1941 Map of Sicily Island, 1943 Print
    1941 Sicily Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Louisiana's delta country comes alive in the 1940s as a complex network of bayous, landings, and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through rural landmarks like Sunnyside Sch & Ch, several Indian Mounds, and the Missouri Pacific rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1946 Print
    1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1946 Print
    1941 Harrisonburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of riverine commerce and upland settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic community hubs like Harrisonburg, Siloam Ch, and the site of Fort Beauregard.

  10. 1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Natchez, 1966 Print
    1953 Natchez
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Mississippi and the Louisiana border country come alive in this mid-century survey of the river valley and forest lands. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR and locate rural hubs like Gloster and Ferriday.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Map of Jackson
    1955 Jackson
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Valley at the middle of the century reveals a landscape of deep river meanders and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Vicksburg National Military Park, old river landings at Port Gibson, and the rail corridors of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Map of Natchez
    1956 Natchez
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and the Pine Hills come alive in this mid-fifties study of the Natchez region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns along the Illinois Central RR and explore the oxbows of Lake Bruin and Lake Concordia.

  13. 1957 Map of Sicily Island
    1957 Map of Sicily Island
    1957 Sicily Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Catahoula Parish and the surrounding lowlands are captured in the late 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by the Tensas River and its many bayous. Genealogists can trace family roots at New Zion Ch & Cem 37, Loam Land Sch & Cem, or the old Lee Bayou School House.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Mangham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mangham, 1958 Print
    1957 Mangham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes in the late fifties reveal a landscape of river-bottom agriculture and small rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Rhymes High Sch, St Luke Cem, and Mt Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Baskinton
    1958 Map of Baskinton
    1958 Baskinton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Richland and Franklin Parishes in the late fifties show a landscape transitioning between traditional bayou life and the post-war energy boom. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Hunters Chapel, the Delhi Refining Co, and old river stops like Indian Ldg.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Shackleford Lake
    1958 Map of Shackleford Lake
    1958 Shackleford Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tensas Parish was a landscape of timber and river landings in the mid-1950s, where the logging industry and the river's flow dictated local life. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities at Marydale Plantation, Magnolia Sch & Ch, and ancient sites like the Indian Mounds.

  17. 1958 Map of Winnsboro
    1958 Map of Winnsboro
    1958 Winnsboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    The fertile landscape of Franklin Parish comes to life in the late 1950s, showing a region defined by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the winding Macon Bayou. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like True Light Cem & Ch, the Franklin Parish Training Sch, and Lorelein.

  18. 1958 Map of Fort Necessity, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fort Necessity, 1959 Print
    1958 Fort Necessity
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana bottomlands of Franklin Parish are captured here in the late fifties, defined by the winding Boeuf River and dense bayou networks. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family cemeteries like Long Lake Cem, the Ft Necessity Sch, and Liddieville.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Map of Natchez
    1959 Natchez
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Mississippi and eastern Louisiana are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Mississippi River and the timbered Homochitto National Forest. Researchers can trace the sprawling Illinois Central RR and find rural landmarks like Union Church and Camp Van Dorn (Abandoned).

  20. 1959 Map of Harrisonburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Harrisonburg, 1960 Print
    1959 Harrisonburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita River valley comes to life in this late 1950s portrait of Catahoula Parish, showing a landscape of deep bayous and steep hills. Researchers can locate ancestral sites like Old Spring Ridge Cem, the community of Enterprise, and ancient Indian Mounds along the river bluffs.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Jackson
    1961 Map of Jackson
    1961 Jackson
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Mississippi Delta and the state capital area are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the complex river oxbows and rail lines connecting Vicksburg, Yazoo City, and the Illinois Central Railroad network.

  22. 1961 Map of Waverly, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Waverly, 1963 Print
    1961 Waverly
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, these Northeast Louisiana parishes were defined by their winding bayous and the reach of the timber industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural churches like Midway Church or Zion Pilgrim No 2 Church and the centrally located Waverly Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1962 Map of Jackson
    1962 Map of Jackson
    1962 Jackson
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi Delta and the state capital region are mapped here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the great river and the growing city of JACKSON. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Cedar Hill Cem, rural stops on the Illinois Central RR, and historic sites like Champion Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Gretna Green, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Gretna Green, 1964 Print
    1963 Gretna Green
    1964 Print · USGS
    Tensas Parish life in the early sixties is centered on the winding waters of Big Choctaw Bayou and its surrounding plantations. Researchers can trace local genealogy through community hubs like Gretna Green and Wavertree Plantation or find old family sites like New China Grove Ch and Mayflower Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Locust Ridge, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Locust Ridge, 1967 Print
    1965 Locust Ridge
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Louisiana-Mississippi riverlands are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intricate oxbow lakes and rail-connected settlements along the river's edge. Researchers can locate family-named estates like Winona Plantation and rural landmarks like Choctaw Chapel and the Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available

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